Brett Wayne Ritchie, age 24

Lost to gun violence on April 12, 2020 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.

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    1 He was silly and happy. He would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need
    1 He was the most loving and respectful grandson any grandmother could have. i miss him so very much.
    1 He had a amile and a laugh that would melt you heart. i miss you, love Nana
    1 he liked to help others
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    5 waiting on justice for Brett his life mattered.
    1 i love and miss you so very much,Nana💔
    1 still waitng for justice for you murder on Easter of 2020
    1 i miss you so very much, love Nana
    1 still waiting for justice for your murder, love Nana
    1 i will see you in heaven my angel and will always have you in my heart, love Nana
    1 I love you, Nana🙏🏻💔😥
    1 GOD please let there be justice for my grandsons life🙏🏻
    1 i love you and miss you so much💔🙏🏻😥
    1 Justice for Brett, his life mattered,I love you, Nana
    1 🙏 justice for my angel Brett, love Nana💔
    1 I love you, Nana💔🙏
    1 Happy Birthday, I love you, Nana
    1 at court house looking at your killer
    1 Merry Christmas I love you, Nana
    1 Happy New Year in Heaven love ❤️ Nana
    1 Easter will be 3 years with no justice.
    1 I love and miss you so much, love Nana
    1 Happy Easter in heaven, ❤️ love Nana
    1 Merry Christmas in heaven, I love and miss you so very much, Nana
    1 Happy Easter, I love and miss you so very much, Nana
    1 today marks 4yrs since you were taken from your family. I continue to pray for justice. love Nana

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